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November 6, 2003

AFL and Pacific Insight Awarded Major PACCAR Module Business

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2003--AFL Automotive's Specialty Products Group ("AFL") and Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. ("Pacific Insight") jointly announce today that AFL has awarded to Pacific Insight the design and supply of a solid state turn stalk control module for PACCAR Inc. The module will be used on the majority of PACCAR's Class 8 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The module will be introduced into production in July 2004 with annual volumes reaching up to 40,000 units.

The turn stalk module is one of a number of joint sales initiatives that AFL and Pacific Insight are currently working on in the commercial transportation market. Examples of key vehicle functions controlled by the module are turn signals, intermittent windshield wipers and headlamp operations, including daytime running lights.

AFL Automotive, an Alcoa business, is a global industry leader and full-service supplier of complete electrical distribution architecture, delivering expert capabilities in design, engineering, testing and manufacturing. It has received supplier awards from PACCAR, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen and Subaru.

Pacific Insight is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic components to the automotive, heavy truck and marine markets. Through its four divisions: Original Equipment, Aftermarket, Instrumentation and Wire and Cable, the Company is dedicated to providing high quality products and customer-focused service. In recognition of this, Pacific Insight has won six Supplier of the Year awards from General Motors, and Ford Motor Company awarded the Company its highest recognition for supplier quality - the prestigious Q1 accreditation.